Tensions Mount in L.A.: Government vs. Protesters - Street Scenes
Protests in Los Angeles Against President Trump - Protests in Los Angeles against President Donald Trump
The city of angels is bracing for more turmoil, as battles between protesters and the police rage on. Chaotic scenes in downtown L.A., cars going up in flames, and police dishing out tear gas and flashbangs to keep the peace.
Trump's Moves: National Guard and Marines Heading to LA
Following suit, President Don's controversial decision to send 2000 National Guard soldiers to LA's riots is not the end of it. Normally, the National Guard, a state-controlled military reserve in the U.S, operates under each state's command. But with Presidential orders, their deployment against a state's will marks a significant power play.
Fast forward to Tuesday night, GMT, the Pentagon announced an additional 2000 National Guard troops and 700 Marine personnel en route to L.A.
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[Additional Info]: The beef between protesters and the government has predominantly stemmed from confrontations over federal immigration raids. Here's the lowdown:
- Preserving Federal Property: caught in the crossfire are federal immigration detention facilities and other federal properties, which the administration claimed were under threat[2].
- Labeling Protestors as Rebels: these confrontations were portrayed as a form of rebellion against the U.S government's authority by President Trump[2].
- Supporting Federal Enforcers: the troops were also sent to protect federal personnel engaged in immigration enforcement activities[2].
- Response to Protests: the military intervention was a direct reaction to protests following federal immigration officers' raids on work sites[1][2].
Yet, Governor Gavin Newsom of California has publically disputed this deployment, asserting that it was unjustified and inflammatory, while also expressing concern over Trump bypassing state authority by placing troops under federal control without his approval[2].
The Commission, in light of the escalating political tensions and general-news events in Los Angeles, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, a critical issue given the recent deployment of National Guard soldiers and Marines to the city. The ongoing protests and the government's response, including the military intervention and the labeling of protesters as rebels, have only added to the complexion of this issue, making the need for such protections more urgent.
